Hii, I am trying to get into reading books but don’t know what to read. I like programming, tech, DIY stuff and science and would love to read about it.

Which book should I read that is not overwhelming for a begginer like me?

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    1 year ago

    What makes you hesitant? I certainly wouldn’t recommend something like Snowcrash… but Neuromancer is exceedingly well written and concise.

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      1 year ago

      Huh, I’d go the opposite way.

      I think because there’s more for the reader to infer in Neuromancer, and getting those inferences affects enjoyment.

      Snow Crash is a bunch of episodes that add up to a story and even if your mind wandered for a few pages in the middle you’ll still be entertained by what’s on the page, and be able to follow the ending.

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        1 year ago

        Interesting, I see the logic in what you’re saying but I generally find it harder to carry through seemingly unrelated stories to a final conclusion. So I found Seveneves extremely readable but Cryptonomicon completely befuddled me.